Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-05-28
BUILDING NEW THEATERS.


Theatrical gossip is rampant just now. Every
man and his bosom friend is building theater,
and the number and variety OF such Struc-
lures which have been projected, elaborated, adj
vertised and doomed bids fair to make New York
the rival Of Paris In ali amusement way. There is
only one little feature that has cast gentle shade
over the future, and that is the deep-Seated con-
viction in the heart of everybody Interested in
amuSementS that not more than one OF the
fifteen projected theaterS will ever be built
Mr.. Miner Is to have new theater devoted en-
tirely to comedy; j. NJ. Hill is understood to have
his eye upon an uptown site; Messrs. Abbey,
SchOeffel and Grau have the star Theater, the
newer house at Both street. and are projecting a
third theater, which is said to be situated some
where In the Vicinity or 7th avenue, Broadway
and 31st streets; Il. Henry French, Frank Sanger
and Count Zebrowsky have matured plans for the
erection OF a rival to the Casino; HOyt and Thomas
are understood to have their weather eyes fixed
on Broadway, between 7th and 39th streets for the
exclusive production OF their farcical comedies
Overtures have been made TO Z. G. Gilmore to
take charge OF the new theater, which Will soon
occupy the space now taken UP by Madison Square
Garden, and so On indefinitely. The magnitude
OF some OF these transactions in theatrical prop
critics may be judged from the fact that a few
days ago lot was bought by. theatn-
cal manager, who announces that he will erect
upon his lot what Will unQuestionably be the
most beautiful theater in America. 1t will cost in
the lot. The price Of the lot was $50, 600. Eight
hundred dollars was paid down, and the trifing
balance goes on bond and mOrtage.
THEATKRs CLOSED.
1t seems somewhat strange, in view of the past
season, that there should be such widespread
and ELUSIVE desire to erect theaters in New York.
The fact Is that the theaters already here have
been by no means Wen patronized, and at the
present time, although 1t Is perfect theater going
Avenue, are closed up as though 1t were the mid
Ole OF summer. There Is more gossip about Alb
De, pey, Sehoenel and Grau than any other firm Of
strongest dramatic combination that has ever
been made; Next year these gentlemen will run
ton Theater, and direct the tours of Nine Bern
hardt and Nine. Patti, besides having q new
Theateq to A6ne9 is mot Wnhasf
pathetic side; for, now that the facts have be-
come known, 1t is seen that Mr.. Wallack owns alb
soiutely nothing In the downtown house where
he achieved so many triumphs and made SO
much fame, and that the interest in the upper
house is one Of name only: Theodore Moss, who
s. per week. has acquired both OF the theaterS and
indeed, all but Wallacks name, and the foremost
actor and manager In America Is retired absolutely
from the control of either OF his theaters while
Abbey takes charge for period OF ten years A
pension has been granted to Mr.. Waliack for the
use OF his name. Mr.. Wallack has always attended
TO the artistic side OF his theaterS while Moss at
tended to the business end The success which has
said that his name was Moses once.
YOUNG sOTHKRNs HIT.
AS the theatrical season stands now, there Is q
general surprise for thewseacres In the success
the "Highest Bidder" It has taken the town by
storm. Originally put on as light and airy trtfle
OF small pretensions but pleasing texture, with
which TO close the season, It has blO0med into the
biggest and most substantial kind OF q success
and is the talk OF the town. Il. H. Sothern the
son OF distinguished and brilliant father, has
even the men who have watched him closely.
Every one knew he was clever and pains
taking actor, but no one looked for the exht.
bition OF skill, force, artistic finish and high
comedy ability which he has shown in this piece
Inc seats are booked far In advance, and 1t is
almost impossible to accommodate the crowds af
the theater. So pronounced has been the hit that